David Johnson Returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a One-Year Deal
Last off-season one of the biggest training camp battles was shaping up to be David Johnson vs Will Johnson for the starting fullback job. David Johnson then tore his ACL and missed the entire 2012 season after being released by the Steelers.
Tight end has become somewhat of a need now that 2012 third string tight end, Leonard Pope is an unrestricted free agent, and Heath Miller...
Steelers Re-sign FB/TE David Johnson To One-Year Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue on Tuesday with their yearly process of signing their own free agents as Bob Labriola reports on Twitter that fullback/tight end David Johnson has been re-signed to a one year contract. The deal is believed to be for the minimum.
Johnson, who was originally drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round of 2009 draft, tore up his knee last year in...
Pittsburgh Steelers May Have to Look to Free Agency for Depth at Fullback After David Johnson's ACL Injury
Now that the first preseason game is out of the way, as well as the first major injury of the 2012 campaign, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be able to regroup and continue training camp. However, that injury, losing fullback David Johnson for the season to an ACL tear, may be cause for concern moving forward.Unlike past seasons under former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, where...
FB David Johnson May Have a Major Injury
Fullback David Johnson of the Steelers left the game on a cart after having his leg rolled up on by tackle Marcus Gilbet. It is an expected knee or leg injury. No official news, but it didn’t look good. Updates coming as soon as news is released…
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David Johnson Carted Off With Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback David Johnson was carted off with an apparent leg or knee injury after being rolled up from behind by tackle Marcus Gilbert in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Steelers opening drive went 16 plays for 52 yards in 9:48 and culminated with a 46 yard field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham.
More as we get it.
David Johnson Carted...
Steelers' David Johnson enjoying move to fullback
PITTSBURGH - When the Pittsburgh Steelers told tight end David Johnson they wanted to move him to fullback full time this season, Johnson told coach Mike Tomlin he'd do whatever is necessary to stay with the team.
The way Johnson looked at it, the move cleared up the confusion he felt last season when he would spend all week meeting with the tight ends only to spend most games...
Via AP on Fox
May 30, 2012
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Fullback Is Nothing New For David Johnson & His Position Switch Is Not Surprising
The big news from day two of the Pittsburgh Steelers first OTA session of the 2012 season that everyone is buzzing about today seems to be the announcement that David Johnson is no longer considered a tight end now, but a fullback instead. There are even some clamoring that he needs to hurry up and change his number to one in the 40's as well. The truth is that Johnson is no...
David Johnson is your new Steelers full time Fullback
So it appears that new Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is putting at least some type of emphasis on the fullback position after all. Many fans were wondering if the team would draft a FB late in the draft last month, or perhaps pick up an undrafted free agent to fill that role. Things became a bit more clear, or perhaps even more clouded depending on how you look at it...
Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Free Agents Analysis: FB/TE David Johnson
Onward we continue with our player by player look at the Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Free Agents as do a complete breakdown of their 2011 season and look ahead to their pending 2012 free agency situation. The post we focus in on restricted free agent fullback/tight end David Johnson. Please check out the links at the bottom to the other free agent player analysis already completed....
Steelers TE David Johnson On The Rise
David Johnson is gaining ground in his blocking ability this season. Courtesy Getty images.
The past few games, the running game has been slightly more productive. One could argue that the offensive line is blocking better – you would be wrong. One could argue that Mendenhall is fighting for more yards – you would be dead wrong. I believe it to be something else entirely...
Via Nice Pick, Cowher
December 12, 2011
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